Issue details

Issue details

Delegation to appoint strategic partner consultancy for the 3 Councils local government reorganisation; subject to the governments decision on their preferred model for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.

To seek Cabinet approval to delegate authority to the Chief Executive to appoint consultancy services to provide design and implementation strategic partner support in the event that the 3 Councils Local Government Reorganisation submission is confirmed by Government as their preferred model for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Significant effect on people living or working in at least 2 wards;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/05/2026

Decision due: 17 Jun 2026 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of the Council, Leader of the Labour Group, Cabinet Member for Partnership Working cllrsbrown@oxford.gov.uk

Lead director: Head of Corporate Strategy

Department: Corporate Strategy

Contact: Lucy Cherry, Policy and Partnerships Officer Email: lcherry@oxford.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Not applicable

Reason date could change: Provisional: Decision reliant on another action or process

Is the date subject to change: Yes